The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 10 February 1932
1932-02-10
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Title Section16 1932-02-10 1 The Singapore Free Press NO. 13,566. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1932. 10 CENTS.16 words
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Article341 1932-02-10 1 Further heavy bombardment of the Woo>ur.s forts resulted yesterday m a huge cxpl'csior believed to be an important magazine Page 11. A sensation has been caused m Tokyo by the assassination nf Mr. Inouye Page 11. Work en the Singapore Naval Ease is to ccntinue as before341 words
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Article850 1932-02-10 1 She floated, like a mirage cf lost youth, j above the glcom cf the village hall; wringing I her limp arms pathetically m the draught, i writes a Times correspondent. Her frailty reproached me for exhibiting it tID public humiliation. I could have wished that a gust850 words
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Advertisement164 1932-02-10 1 KLIM I POWDERED MILK IH SEAKSST APPROACH TO PURE, 1 RESH, PASTEURIZED MILK I, r\ IX ABLE IN THE TROPICS. TAINABLE AT ALX, LEADING PROVISION STORES. Raffles Hotel a nt Accommodation with Modern Sanitation /-Cr DAY'S ATTRACTION S^ *§> y TEA DANCE >4&^?^ V ,^.,5 p. m X^^%^ DANCES C&164 words
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Advertisement301 1932-02-10 1 TOLLEY'S EMPIRE EMPIRE BRANDY O BRAND V Support imk +PpJ y Empire /^4JE^ quart Stocked by UmJIB As supplied to over Killi Govern ™ent T ;^#OT§& Hosnital dealers m -^n^^Sp i >• r¥ f '^nj^TTTO^' leading Hotels, Singapore p^^^j Cc PRICE yC_Smoi QUALITY RIGHT L\ AWB RIGHT EUROPE HIHOTEL "Renowned301 words
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Advertisement180 1932-02-10 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Tea Dance at Raffles this afternoon Page 1. Ovaltine should be ycur daily beverage Pag6. Soccny oil tc-day is a p?if?ct:?d article Page 5. Try McEwen's Pilsener beer frcm William Jacks Pag? 7. Auction sale of furniture etc by Ching Keng Lee and Co. Page 2. Tallulah Bankhead180 words
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Advertisement21 1932-02-10 1 KLIM POWDERED MILK THE NEAREST APPROACH TO PURE, FRESH. PASTEURIZED MILK OBTAINABLE IN THE TROPICS. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION STORES.21 words
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Article429 1932-02-10 2 Substitute for Loss of The Zoo has not been long m rinding a successor to the late-lamented Peggy, the "starturn" of the Chimps' Tea Party. Peter, the newcomer, who is about three years old, arrived al the Zoo from a most unexpected source. Since last March he429 words
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Article259 1932-02-10 2 Writing to the Sydney Morning Herald recently. H.W. says: Your correspondent H.J.F., whose letter on the above subject appears m the Issue of your paper dated December 23. is quite right m stating that an object thrown near a snake's head will keep it quiet for259 words
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Advertisement461 1932-02-10 2 FOR SINGAPORE FOOT, ECZEMA, AND SKIN ERUPTIONS TRY THE WELL-KNOWN FRENCH OINTMENT EXC X A Stockists MEDICAL HALL, Ltd. Wholesale and Retail Chemists. s phone 6117 TELE j jranv, obat Singapore. BUSINESS CARDS. MEMORIALS. SINGAPORE CASKET CO.. \o». l 3. Penhas Road, ><r Lavender Street Phone 6075 MUSLIM KHAN CO.,461 words
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Advertisement624 1932-02-10 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE TEffDER& NOTICE 1a nereby (riven that tenders are now invited for the loUowing materials or services and that particulars of such tenders may bt obtained to the Tender Room, Municipal Offices Supply of 6,500 tons Australian Gas Coal (Pelton, Pelaw Main, Aberdare, Bellbird or Richmond), shipment624 words
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Advertisement360 1932-02-10 2 9+'^%%+ did} ||H{l|l fc^^^^^^^^S SnX AY 1 ,A l^i^x^Bßmihsßß^h^h^h^h^h^hßF ßßflißUiM DD I c Recommended for the car owner seeking a reliable battery at a low price— made for the motorist who must practise economy— the Exide '44' maintains the high standard for which Exide Batteries are famous throughout the world.360 words
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Advertisement161 1932-02-10 2 TJE j i I—i1 i PHOTO OF NERVE-CELIS SEEN THROUGH MICROSIOPF. Read lio^ others tjj 'J~J<W^~lr I My husband used to come home I from work utterly tired out I taking SanatOgen, he is ever so much I nrst dose of SanatoKen he noticed tte I difference. He is not161 words
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Miscellaneous244 1932-02-10 2 i THE WEEK i Wednesday. 10th. High Water. 00.52. 8.8 ft., 12.35, 9.6 ft. Rotary Club tiffin meeting. Adelphi Hotel, 1 p.m. St Clair Org;an recital, Victoria Memorial Hall, 5.30 p.m. Football: M.P.H. vs. Straits Cattle Trading Co.. Commercial Cup l3t. round replay. Police Band. Botanic Gardens, 5.15 p.m. Taiping244 words
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Article752 1932-02-10 3 WHAT IS A "STAR Ministry of Labour Conundrum Thr Ministry cT Labcur is engaged kn djeUf-j mining what constitutes a "star" m the theatrical sense of the word. Considerable agitation has bwn caused m Mi« worlds of the stage and music by rett»:t decisions of the Ministry to exclude certain752 words
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Article233 1932-02-10 3 Cause and Cure Unknown [From Our Own Correspondent 1 London, Jan. 22. A disease so rare that it baffled two doctors and was only discovered after death with great difficulty by a Harley Street pathologist, was described at an inquest at Poplar this week on Ernest Edward Clarke,233 words
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Article55 1932-02-10 3 A new treatment of anaemia by oyster?, which are rich In iron, copper and vitamins. Is described by H. Levine, K. E. Remington and P. B. Culp, food research chemises Ifi U.S.A. Recently copper has been discovered to play an important role m anaemia, and t-his attractive furm of treatment55 words
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Article317 1932-02-10 3 The Poetical Milkwoman of Bristol Though she turned out to be a most ungrateful protegee of Hannah More there is no doubt that the poetical milkwoman of Bristol, England, was one of Nature's miracles. In fact, Mrs. Montagu, the founder of ths Blue Stocking Club, wrote so of317 words
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Article212 1932-02-10 3 Phya Pradibaddha Bhubal's Son Married Bangkok. Feb. 2. Yesterday at the Wang Dawk Mai a wedding was held, between Nai Bochanana Ranong. a son cf Phya Pradibaddha Bhubal. and Nangsao Kalaya Gojaseni. a daughter of Phya Bibidh Montri. a retired official of H.M. Private Secretriat. The numerous212 words
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Article252 1932-02-10 3 Busy Time for London's Gardeners (From Our Own Correspondent t London, Jan. 22. Hundreds cf thousands cf flowers are beini; piepaied for the delight of visitors to London's parks during the Spring. This is one of the busiest times of the year for the authorities responsible252 words
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Article190 1932-02-10 3 Rinks m London and Provinces <From Our Ovn Correspondent) London, Jan. 22. Ice-skating has maintained its great popularity on rinks m London and the provinces, and the number of people who become really good skaters grows every week. The mild winter has made it impossible at present for190 words
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Article155 1932-02-10 3 Requirements of the Mannequin of the Moment From Our Own Correspondents London, Jar.. 22. The superior, elegant blonde, with the raeehoroe limbs and walk, who has swaggered so enviably through all the varying stages of boyish, barebrow fashions, is a dethroned queen m the new realm of dress.155 words
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Article97 1932-02-10 3 Trouble Over More Looms System London, Jan. 28. Unless the last-moment negotiations are successful work will cease on Saturday m the cot-ton-weaving sheds at Burnley, where a dispute has long been waging ever the employers' intention to introduce the system of more looms per weaver. The97 words
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Article182 1932-02-10 3 London's Birds all Oil and Petrol From Our Own OOTOMpondentJ London. Jan. 22. Not even l.t\i .m. aie fond oi" eeJtini the City «>f Ix>ndon\s pigeons. "Pigeons :\r<- not whai they wen-," i>> the opinion of an llicial dikvoii killer. "Thi -y don't Ret the Krit182 words
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Article98 1932-02-10 3 Hong Kotiß Government's Decision Final 1 Some time ago Chinese business asMvintiom and a few members of tin- GMMM Genera! Chamber of Commerce wrote to the Ch;.mbi < protesting against the Government decision t<> proscribe prostitution, and these petition-. wi n forwarded to the Chinese representative* onExchange - 98 words
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Advertisement123 1932-02-10 3 The rich creamy lather j feivesaneasydiavectncl j does not dry on the fac~. jLJL JL^uJTjL.^y -L JL JL SHADING STICK. Helps the razor. Soothes the skin. British and Best M ERA3MIC" Perfumers. London Paris. AM naH K/m w J^^W mttt^mtt^M I "^mmmW^ $4?* l WEBmPSw IV A^mmmmmmmmm^L nSfiflSnl I I123 words
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Advertisement238 1932-02-10 3 Estate Trust Agencies (1927) Limited. BRANCHES: j 21, First Cross Street MALACCA. 11. Light Street PENAN G 14, Klyne Street KUALA LUMPUR. Registered by and Security deposited with the Straits Settlements Government. Act as Trustees, Administrators, Receivers, Guardians, Rent Collectors, Investments Supervised and Interest collected, Probate or Letters of Administration238 words
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Article527 1932-02-10 4 AMERICAN IDEA Identifiable At Night As In Daylight "In time, we may see liners sailing majestically by us at night with a galaxy of electric signs urging the viewers to 'smoke El Rope Cigarettes' or 'Use Peaches Soap. It floats Like This Ship* This was the comment527 words
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Article202 1932-02-10 4 The Slimming Fashion Condemned Berlin. Jan. 30. Press messages from Rome give the text of a speech delivered by Signer Mussolini at a medical congress m which II Duce called upon doctors to use their influence to combat certain excesses of fashion, notably the slim line.202 words
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Article159 1932-02-10 4 Tame Leopard Kills Two Year Old Child Berlin, Jan. 29. The German capital was startled this afternoon by news that a tame leopard had killed a two-year-old child, and severely injured the mother m a house at Reidexial m the Westend district. An artist named Othegraven kept159 words
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Article138 1932-02-10 4 Discussion In House of Lords London, Jan. 22. Some nice points on what constitutes negligence were discussed m the House of Lords, to which an aggrieved party has taken a case, claiming damages for loss from personal m Jury to one eye. The elements of the case138 words
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Article89 1932-02-10 4 The Karsten Pit Catastrophe Berlin. Jan. 17. After a week's feverish attempts to reach the remaining seven miners entombed by earth tremors m the Karsten pit a fortnight ago, rescue operations were definitely abandbned to-night. There is now no possible chance that the trapped men are still89 words
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Article54 1932-02-10 4 Mr. Greiffenh;vßen of I "The Idyll" Mr. Maurice GreifTcnha- and Royal Academician St. John's Wood, aged sixt> He was the creator off womanly beauty— "th»- seen at its best m "Th. J^br* 11 papular picture of a sheph- I lass beneath a sickle n Arcady. The putun-54 words
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Article31 1932-02-10 4 Suspect Arr<Nt«J At I Veroiu The police arrested I alleged to have sent 1 through the post 1- "/".J, Northern Italy contain v Jured 38 persons, som31 words
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Article58 1932-02-10 4 A bequest, expected to amount to over £350,000, has been left to the EdLibuiKh College of Art by Mr. Andrew Grant, M.F. for Leith Burghs for a numoer of years, and who died ;n 1924. Mr. Grant's widow died last year and the bequest, vhich is to provide scholarships and58 words
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Article89 1932-02-10 4 When a Birmingham shop advertised for 12 experienced persons for permanent positions at £2 a week using their own bicycles over 1,000 men applied. Most of the applicants brought their own cycles and police had to be called m to regulate the crowd. i A woman fell 40 ft. from89 words
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Advertisement240 1932-02-10 4 FAIRY DYES ARE THE BEST Don't be put off with any other, but always ask for and see that you get FAIRY DYES BRITISH MADE BY BRITISH LABOUR Obtainable at THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY, LTD. (Incorporated m F.M.S.). Successors to TIMMS' DISPENSARY, LTD., 8 RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. P GOOD USED CARS240 words
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Advertisement398 1932-02-10 4 I f^yJimJo^oumanofitDktfp thin Jim m this btosrty etimatk fJZL, 1 T/7<aWg>» Whhl^ and fbtfy wfiicfi contout «o^W* I Apoilinaris THE FUTURE OF THE EMPIRE #6? i^re arm? of every nursing mother V/^^jf^ANr I arc occasions when, do what yoa \sr^^^^ J. will, the Mother's milk remains scanty, v mmmKoo^ weak398 words
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Article198 1932-02-10 5 [jckj to Get Off, Says Coroner London, Jan. 12. p should have faced his trial r you aie the man. M time you have been m two years aRO you caused the m m very, very bad circumyou were sent to the Old off. You were lucky198 words
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Article285 1932-02-10 5 I How Army m Shanghai I Fought Mosquitoes H London, Jan. 15. Army health report issued by I, Britain -day contains some amusing ,\?i-malarial devices. I for th<- Shanghai troops living v t up on Chinese-owned land Bud to l>- far- fully studied before being tested,285 words
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Article285 1932-02-10 5 EU ROPEAN WOMAN ARRESTED I <noi u ti onurv Suspect Shoots at Police fl B Allahabad, Jan. 23. I. -unded the house of a susMF« 11 ti.. liar> who opened fire with a In. am i WM in J ur^. The accused fltto imV' A lotlur reviver was found, ann285 words
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Article1167 1932-02-10 5 Some Faults to Avoid Since the introduction of the Highway Code and the Road Traffic Ac, m Britain it has become possible to incur legal penalties by lack of judgment m parking a motor-car. In les--enlightened days all sorts of blunders were committed, and it was nobody'sG.B - 1,167 words
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Article73 1932-02-10 5 Spahlinger Anti-Tubercle Formula London. Jan. 29. The famous tuberculosis expert. M. Henri Spahlinger. has presented his anti-tubercle for- mula to the leading medical and scientific bodies. The formula is the fruit of years of research and has cost its discoverer the whole of his £100,000 fortune.73 words
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Article44 1932-02-10 5 Sudden Death of Police Officer Calcutta, Jan. 23. Mr.B. J. Shcoter, Additional Police Superintendent at Chittagong, who conducted the armoury raid case, died suddenly at the United Service Club, Calcutta, this morning. He had arranged |q leave for England tomorrow.44 words
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Article66 1932-02-10 5 Walls to be Lined With Asbestos London, Jan. 22. Long sought silent tube trains are m prospect with a new experiment cf lining the tube walls with asbestos, which will be sprayed by a special process to a thi?kne:3 of half an inch. It is believed that66 words
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Article126 1932-02-10 5 Former Member of B A.T. Staff m China A cable received by Miss Han L. Horan. o<" the American Consulate. Shanghai, announced I the death, on January 18. cf Mr. Rudolph K. Just, her brother-in-law, at Vallejo. California. Mr. Just had not been m126 words
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Article51 1932-02-10 5 Death of Weil-Known Pianist-Composer Lcndcn, Jan. 28. Lady Dean Paul, who died m London to-day, after a long illnes was a talented pianist and a daughter cf the uell-kaoun Polish violinist. M. Henri Wieniawski. She was a clever composer under the names c< Poldowski and Bernard de51 words
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Article59 1932-02-10 5 Mr. B R. Whitehouse. M.C.S.. is granted ;<cne of absence for 12 months commencing ,fru.m January Bth. 1932. Mr. J. F.F. Gregg. M.C.S.. is granted leave of abrence for seven mqnths aad 28 days commencing from January. 22. 1932, inclusive. Mr. M. B. Shelley. M.C.8., is granted leave of absence59 words
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Article124 1932-02-10 5 G. 520,000,000 Left by U.S. Philanthropist Chicago, 111., Jan. 15. The will of the late Mr. Julius Rosenwald, ncted philanthropist and head of one of Americas largest mail order houses, Sears. Roebuck and Co.. was filed for probate here to-day. The action revealed that the late Mr.124 words
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Article118 1932-02-10 5 Six Hours After Obtaining Work Melbrurne, Jan. 28. Ronald Frankccmbe 21. ofl Windsir. was killed thi? afternoon, six hours af \jr he had obtained work, after having been unemployed for seme time. He wa<? employed for a firm which is demolishing a terrace of six two- storey houses118 words
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Article158 1932-02-10 5 Blinded Motorist Tells of Bump and Scream The setting sun was blamed at a Wind** r inquest by a motorist for an accident which resulted m the death of Miss Dorothy Nightingale Bacon, aged 25, of St. Johns-road, Slough. Miis Bacon was walking along a country158 words
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Article113 1932-02-10 5 me Hon ble Mr. s. Vcerasamy of Kuala Lumpur has issued invitations for the marriage of his sister. Mis- Alamelumankai Animal, with Mr. Subbiah Naidu. barrister-at-law. son oJ Mr and Mrs. Rajagopal Naidu of Taiping. on Wednesday next at Kuala Lumpur. More than 100 parrots, cockatoos and me nkeys- perished113 words
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Advertisement596 1932-02-10 5 Perf ected and proved m every way I aloft ashore afloat CIRST, we subjected the new Socony Motor E r Oil to a cold weather" test m an X/X «»M^'"- ]gltinri!^^^^WiWWWßßßSSS^ airplane flying 25.200 feet high. There, at 6 V" v X WS 1 JE_— I below zero where ordinary596 words
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Article, Illustration1023 1932-02-10 6 HORATIUS - Bridge Notes and Problems. HORATIUS BY SCORING RKVOLUTION "KJOW that the battle of the systems has ended, Mr Culbeittoa bsi fired another gun 1 at established principles and has asked fcr the consideration and ultimate acceptance c[ a new nottof scheme. Culbertsun's idea is that too much licence is allowed1,023 words
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Article, Illustration472 1932-02-10 6 Sales Campaigns m Paris PariN. Signs of the times are the ever-growing crops of notices saying ''Flat to Let" and the countless "bargains" m every kind of article that are being offered within and without the shops, writes a Free Press and N.A.N.A. Correspondent. Never have thfM'e been such472 words
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Article, Illustration654 1932-02-10 6 RUSSIA THE WAR DANGER No MonTGold Standards 'With the world's markets overflowing with commodities and so much unemployment the time looks ripe for a universal war," said Mr. Alma Baker, who has rubber and mining interests m Malaya and sheep stations m New Zealand, when654 words
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Article147 1932-02-10 6 Dr. Alington on Overloaded Curriculums Dr. Alington. Headmaster of Eton, speaking at the Royal Institution on "The Education of the Average Man," gave it as his opinion that the present education of the average boy rested on no sort of principle, but was the outcome of147 words
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Article, Illustration1306 1932-02-10 6 Claiming a New Deal Queries arise constantly about a new deal. Law 11 gives seven cases where there mu:l be a new deal and refers to five other laws under which m certain circumstances one may be claimed. There are various points which Rive rise to misunderstanding.1,306 words
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Article, Illustration452 1932-02-10 6 ELY CULBERTSON - CULBERTSON ON CONT RACT ELY CULBERTSON (BY Feeling Your Way THERE aii two principles m accurate Contract bidding that cannot be too heavily stressed. The first is the Approach principle by which, through bids at the lower levels of f bidding, we seek to unravel the mystery of hand distribution452 words
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Article97 1932-02-10 6 Asking lor Trouble, by Lawrence M*»> m| Ward Look and Co. 5 A most amusing book containing ten short stories, each one with some startling adventure In it. A well-to-dj young bachelor, findin Ufa a bit dull, advertises m the "personal paragraphs" of the Times stating97 words
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Article144 1932-02-10 6 London Beat Holland and Germany London, Jan. .'{l. The bridge contest between London. Holland, and Germany has been abridged by common consent Only eighty rubbers will be played instead of 96. Pour of the contests have already been finished M follows: The first London team beat Holland after144 words
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Article28 1932-02-10 6 Mr. A Van Tooren. J.P.. has been nominated President: of the Port Swettenham Recreation Club. Port Swettenham. fcr the year 1932 by the Honble the British Resident. Selangor.28 words
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Article, Illustration142 1932-02-10 6 A NAPOLEONIC MUS EUM At MfM, midw *y b OB the new Rootc N ip scum has b»< n ;n mita«e. The OOltectloa m< lud. I Of the Emperor. Mita written to the En the iKittl ot OMtiglton Ni'ivu.-s UMd by I: mark of UM Impen r. is wUch liven142 words
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Article58 1932-02-10 6 "Great StraW 1 Import uu < IMb The immedw'. struction of the piojeci way as a MW Ol a X is demanded by D to Premier Laval M N loaders of the Mai. nected with the 'Com rf* tral orgajjfcation ->» w *t* wtiich is said to b<58 words
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Article22 1932-02-10 6 I hear that Mr EIH Agent m I>ondon. hat the effects of the b«." fsr about again. rites by Dutch *lr mail22 words
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Article535 1932-02-10 7 -STUDY THEORY fngedy of a Clever Young Londoner man who took his life with trie "gun" m the Ciiannei J from Weymouth to London tilled a,s William Leonard of Port land -road, Southall, j n him at Yeovil, Somerset, had written was read. It I W.535 words
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Article223 1932-02-10 7 Uittto Discussion on China Situation Berlin, Jan. 30. teutache Alluemeine Zeltung's Geneva fleni n\vs an interesting insight into c alm Prevailing m the League during the discussion of the nation. He writes: "The sudden has broken out has had an ''ft on M Paul Boncour, who task m223 words
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463 1932-02-10 7 PACKING 'EM IN Diamond's "Sweetie" Back to the Stage New York, Jan. 6. Marion -Kiki" Roberts, the late Jack Diamond's sweetie, may be only a -gangster's moll" <ao Groucho Marx erouchlly said) but how she packed em m at her stage 'comeback' yesterday At463 words
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Article110 1932-02-10 7 New Ycrk. Jan. 4. American actors are protesting vigorously fcfllWt the Broadway engagement offered to "Kiki" Roberts, the show-girl friend of the late Jack '(Logs)" Diamond, who will "kick high" to-morrow < veiling behind the footlights' of a New York stage. Gioucho Marx, one of the four Marx110 words
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Article337 1932-02-10 7 Chancellor's Reply to Hitler Berlin, Jan. 23. That the political, economic and financial injustices of the Versailles Treaty are the main cause of Germany's and the whole world's distress, was stressed by Chancellor Bruening m his reply tc Herr Hitler's recent memorandum, In which the National Socialist leader337 words
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Article339 1932-02-10 7 'FORBIDDEN" BRIDE Prince Lennart of Sweden Prince Lennart. the grandson of King Gustav c f Sweden, is to marry Miss Karin Nissvandt, the daughter of a wealthy Stockholm business man. next Spring. The ceremony will probably takr place m May. says the Swedish newspaper339 words
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Article372 1932-02-10 7 Reichswehr Minister's Denial of French Charges Berlin. Jan. 25. In the coarse of an interview with the Berlin correspondent of La Volcnte. the Reichswehr Minister. General Greener, replied to the recent allegation made m the French Senate by Senator General Bourgeois. He pointed out that General Bourgeois' reproach372 words
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Article97 1932-02-10 7 German Boycott m Finland Htlsingfcrs, Jan. 27. All German goods will be boycotted m Finland as long as the new German tariff remains m force, acccrding to a decision reached by the Central Union of Finnish Agriculturists. It will be recared that tlie tariff recently promulgated by the German97 words
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Article64 1932-02-10 7 Empres? of Britain's Contact Mr. E. J. Mocre cf the Marconi Company writes: Members of the Amateur Wireles- Sociot- o f Malaya will be interested to hear that a radio mess3ge has been received from th? Oflßor-in-Charge of the wireless station en ihe Emnrers of Britain advising that64 words
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Advertisement57 1932-02-10 7 it'*s British, better VV^ VT^^^^bßß and lower priced W v x ~^c^bSeMH9P!EM W^" V^^SH iW we think it's crood. V*y «f v_v _^^^M bbß IPSm w^biß bb^"M bubm Solo Agents IF Singapore Kuala Lumbur Ml R/^ 1 II Hlfff vmvb vm| KM b^?!^^bbMMM M WAT >P h p enang Ml57 words
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499 1932-02-10 8 ARTIST'S ALLEGATION Script System no Use for To-day's Needs j "I scarcely find on 2 student who comes to the Rcyal College of Arts who knews how to handle a pencil." I Sir William Rcthenstein. principal of the Rcyai Coltege of Art, Kensington, made499 words
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Article373 1932-02-10 8 Non-Party Movement Makes Progress Berlin, Jan. 28. The movement to secure the nomination of Field-Marshal von Hindenburg for the Presidency of the Reich on a national, non-party basis, has made rapid progress within the last twenty- four hours. The first lead came from Bavaria, which is particularly interesting373 words
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Article39 1932-02-10 8 Mr. A. P. H. Holmes is appointed Wate* Engineer, Penang, on six months' probation, In succession to the late Mr. Fettes. This decision was made by a meeting m committee of the Penang Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday evening.39 words
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Article401 1932-02-10 8 Driving Home A Drunk Friend Mrs. Helen Clark Kennedy (40). living at Winchester Mews. Swiss Cottage, was charged on remand before Mr. R. E. Dummett, at Marlborough Street Police Court, London, with driving a motorcar while under the influence of drink, and with driving m a dangerous manner401 words
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Article74 1932-02-10 8 Iraq-Hedjaz Negotiations m Progress London, Jan. 21. The construction of a motor road for pilgrims from Baghdad to Medina will be discussed shortly, m the course of the visit to London of General Nuri Pasha. Premier of Iraq. Negotiations m this connexion are progressing between the74 words
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Article322 1932-02-10 8 Conference at Shanghai Melbourne. Dec. 28. After having attended the biennial conference of the Institute for Pacific Relations, which was held at Shanghai last month. Sir William Harrison Moore, Professor of Law of the University of Melbourne, arrived m Melbourne by the steamer Tanda. He was leader of322 words
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Article111 1932-02-10 8 River Tragedy At Garden Reach A drowning tragedy occurred In the Hooghly recently, the victim being Mr. William Hood, an assistant m the weaving department* of the Clive Jute Mills. Garden Reach. At 3.30 m the afternoon, a durwan of the mill saw Mr. Hood standing on the111 words
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Article132 1932-02-10 8 [By Dutch Air Mail! (From Our Own Correspondent) I,ondon. Jan II The salaries and w Civil employed abroad war, raised recently v Financial Secretary to the Treasury rree 1^ a deputation on the matter from the sUff of the National Whitlcy Council As I of this deputation132 words
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Article59 1932-02-10 8 AUSTRALIAN V. C. Death of Captain lack* Her Great War Melbourne 1 Captain Jacka. wlv other decorations with the m the Great War. died 10-d All the newspaper* p spendid military record, and < i commander at the front super-soldier and a bt»r:. tjood k under his command mm additional59 words
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Article56 1932-02-10 8 Death Of Would Be Assassi" J f l& Bui o1 i After a 50-day hune»-r f died m prison. VfcMl »> sentence of seven pMI* 1 ting to kill the Pn-nii.r Bl W J^ 6» He was arrested his ck" found with a hatch.-t on board56 words
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Advertisement264 1932-02-10 8 darltj oeveraqe The price of "Ovaltine" enables this delicious \k\ Ml healtn-giving beverage to be enjoyed m every \\v\\ Every member of every home should drink t\\> il "Ovaltine" m place of tea, coffee or other meal-time beverages. "Ovaltine" is not only J temptingly delicious m taste and supremely 1264 words
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Advertisement69 1932-02-10 8 |0 England dp /v^Siite.©jffliiisx\ (RED) When Quality is fh^. Primary Considerc^o». —^J U/> (7V /O "Z 5 j rv.JU 3<f\o CJ( //juXd U -t-i tn I j f a never'^oilind 4 M TKIS D 5C> a ed lfX C(!CK B PuriVy a 4 nr Ex«i°L i/a Kivhosa \tolue ii\ addiliorv69 words
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Advertisement212 1932-02-10 9 VICTORIA_THEATRE THE GRANT ANDERSON COMPANY Presenting the Latest London Successes "ON THE SPOT," fITS A BOY/ 9 "THE IMPROPER DUCHESS" Etc. Etc. AT POPULAR PRICES Victoria Memorial Hall NEXT ORGAN RECITAL Wednesday, February 10th, at 5.30. ORGANIST MR. R. A. WADDLE VOCALIST MRS. I. KINLOCH ADMISSION— 2O CENTS. BOOKISG PHOSE212 words
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Advertisement148 1932-02-10 9 fCAPIfOLi Malaya's Largest and Finest Theatre. SPECIAL MATINEE TODAY 6.15 TO-NIGHT 9.15 Glamorous Beauty mated with Great Personal Charm The. Idol of Two Continents. TALLULAH BANKHEAD Co-starring with another great star FREDRIC MARCH, the screen's foremost leading man m Paramount^ Jubilee Triumph! m m kI m < 1 Here's the148 words
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Advertisement122 1932-02-10 9 "A Show of a 1,000 Laughs" Straits Times. >C— NIGHTLY 6.15 9.15 BUSTER KEATON'S tiJa/ wave of hilarity "SIDEWALKS OF NEW YORK w A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Production TO BE FOLLOWED SHORTLY BY ALHAMBRA'S Second Stupendous Holiday Attraction THE GREATEST DOUBLE FEATURE SHOW YET SEEN IN MALAFA— CHARLES FARRELL m122 words
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1086 1932-02-10 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1932. MR. SHELFORD ON CONFERENCES Anything from the pen of Mr. W. H. Shelford referring to the commercial aspeqts of Straits life is always worth the most careful attention, and it is satisfactory to see that he retains that forcibility of expression and clear1,086 words
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Article580 1932-02-10 10 Mr. R. L. Pirn, of the Government Monopo- lies, is lying m a serious condition at the Penang General Hospital, where he was admitted on Saturday afternoon with severe injuries sustained m a motor accident, says Monday's Straits j Echo. Mr. Pirn and another Monopolies Officer, Mr. R. T. Henman,580 words
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Article77 1932-02-10 10 LONDON AND NEW YORK TIN AND RUBBER PRICES [FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] London, Feb. 9. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as follows Spot £138V 2 (£l3B 5 16). Forward £14iv 4 (£l4O 15 16). The market is steady. Messrs. Symington and Wilson notify to-day's77 words
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Article65 1932-02-10 10 Rubber Shareholders Urged to Question [FREE PRESS SERVICE— COPYRIGHT] London. Feb. 9. The Evening Standard is urging shareholders io attend rubber meetings and to enquire, especially as regards the lowering of costs of production, whether estates have been adequately depreciated and whether losses are made lighter65 words
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Article459 1932-02-10 10 The following appointments are notified m the F.M.S. Government Gazette of Jan. 29. Mr. A. G. Tremain to be a Senior Engineer. Posts and Telegraphs; Mr. P. Birkinshaw ro be Senior Agricultural Field Officer. Perak; Mr C. H. Sansom to be Commissioner of Police, F.M.S.; Messrs. M. Foster, G. Dennison459 words
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Article520 1932-02-10 10 WHERE JVICK s RIFE Clubs Which Are ens f Gambling Night cafes which '"> which are drinkun; growth of the oockUU men are among th. Report of the Royal < published to-day. Tbtae are somdrink trade m vealed m this ilium.: Particular ftttenl to the evils520 words
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Article69 1932-02-10 10 WILL ROGERS ANJJJ "UNFORTUNATE MT< H To the Editor. Sir— Your Bangkok con m your issue of Febmw Rogers' -grievance w.th to ling him tickets", an Will Rogers' object! He wished to visit B:m .:*<* •'> cided net to trovrl m I the reason that the69 words
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Article28 1932-02-10 10 THE ORCHARD ROAD MOT OR ACCIDENT Upon enquiry at M. iast night we wenBarrow, who rect'iv. a car accident In Otcfri evening, is propmbe .xpected under tbe U28 words
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Article62 1932-02-10 10 w 0* The death has oecurr Secretary of the Shanr > > Illness. He was 59 *ttl by his wife and fttt urO***l on June 30, 1972. at I at Canton on Septemb^ business In that city when he joined ttM B f |hf In 1920. he becani. m was62 words
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Advertisement178 1932-02-10 10 r /l§ /MM*" iCIM iT'^i |7Tm *5 fni I ■fy^ j d%£m/3r^ f v^PVin^PV^PWn9^9rS^94 I tJy SOLE AGENTS V "IB I vV CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO., LTD., I I r (Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong.) (/ncorporafed m Shanghai) W 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. SHOP IN THE178 words
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Advertisement18 1932-02-10 10 PLEASING PRESENTS IN JEWELLERY ETC. AT LOWEST PRICES U. S. De Silva Bros., JEWELLERS. 23 High Street Singapore.18 words
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Article39 1932-02-10 11 TERRIFIC EXPLOSION Magazine Believed Blown Up Far Eastern Service] Worsting. Feb. 9. Ol Japanese warships this V intensive bombardfolta and countryside. b ige explosion at 3.58 p.m. ■;< id ing for miles. fort magazine was blown39 words
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Article93 1932-02-10 11 na's Offensive U (hapci Ha; tern Sen ice J Shanghai. Feb. 9. Chh* I m th lr renewed M the destruction either is or the Japanese fleldJapMHtl headquarters. at ipped m that vicinity m of which exploded. The Mrs and guns escaped, but In the vicinity were demoli;hod93 words
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Article57 1932-02-10 11 INTER NATIONAL PROPOSALS I Routers Service] Washington, Feb. 9. BUason talked with Sir John Simon at G the traiKsatlantic telephone yesterBd it is reliably reported they agreed to Sino-Japanesc peace proposals \> lopments have made it more Japto will accept a formula. Washington Feb. 8. 1 the United States Govern!iy57 words
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Article149 1932-02-10 11 Chinas Request to the Uajrue Geneva, Feb. 8. requested an immediate meeting Council to discuss the consular t m riev of tin very terrible happenings I Bbanghi m the past ten days. Japanepe re have killed and wounded Innoctnt men, women and their incendiarism has destroyed ol houses.149 words
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Article87 1932-02-10 11 AC TS WANTED NOT WORDS Geneva, Feb. 9. n 'tiny of the Council has been lw S p.m. to discuss the Shanghai '■'»n. London, Feb. 9. SpecUttoos are held as to the outcome League Council meeting summoned BQnest of Dr. Yen (China) to discuss Peport regarding Shanghai. u)mm entint on87 words
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Article42 1932-02-10 11 MANCHU RIA COMMISSION IN NEW YORK I Lw d Lvtt,, Geneva. Feb. 8. "id the Manchuria Commism New York to-morrow. tht state Department it has <t the liner President Coolidge •an Francisco on Feb. 12 shall 24 hours to await the Com-42 words
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Article42 1932-02-10 11 A DE AN'S PREDICAMENT I London. Feb. 9. to land at Shanghai— if there t when I arrive." declared Johnson. Dean of CanterMi Reuter his mission to the I'ma. whither he sails to-day, t- was impossible to proceed would disembark at Hong42 words
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Article53 1932-02-10 11 "f the Mayor, Scarborough Wed not to engage married U whose husbands were earning where no single woman was r-reived m Penan* of the Cong University of Fong Phins the Anglo Chinese School. Bm ha* been awarded the Khotanhip on the results of ''"n Examination. The schoX "<> a yw53 words
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Article508 1932-02-10 11 I. DISARMAMENT CREED The Submarine Must Go TReuter's Service 1 Geneva. I eb. 9. *ly akin to Great Britain's proposals Mr Gib en enumr.;t,d to th- DLsanna-Confi-rencc United States schemes under •»n, points, of which the most important i> to advocate total abolition of submarines lethal508 words
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Article31 1932-02-10 11 Assassination of Former Minister [Reuter's Par Eastern Servforl Tokyo, Feb. 9. The ex -Finance Minister. Mr. Inouye, was assassinated at 8 p.m. to-day his assailant shooting him to death.31 words
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Article96 1932-02-10 11 January Figures Higher [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Feb. 9. Increase of 218.490 m the total of unemployed between December 21 and January 25 is shown m the monthly returns issued by the Ministry of Labour. The total unemployed on Jan. 25, was 2,728,411. On the same date96 words
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Article90 1932-02-10 11 [British Radio Official Service] Rugby. Feb. 9. George Eyston driving a M. G. Midget car beat the world's record for baby cars at Pendine Sands yesterday by a wide margin over the old figures of 105 miles per hour achieved by Lord Ridley at Brooklands. Eyston90 words
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Article47 1932-02-10 11 A magnificent blue-white diamond weighing 50 carats and measuring an inch m diameter, which originally belonged to an Indian Rajah, has been sold to a woman In London for £40,000. It is one of the finest Jewels m the world. The purchaser's name haa not been disclosed.47 words
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Article114 1932-02-10 11 JORDAN FLIGHT MISHAP Lost Touch m Bad i Weather [British Radio— Official Service 1 Rugby, Feb. 9. The Air Ministry announced last night that news had been received of the safety of two of the three missing Wapiti aircraft belonging to number fiftyfive bomber squadron Royal114 words
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Article60 1932-02-10 11 THE ILL-FATED M 2 Over Fifty Divers at Work [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Feb. 9. The seaplane which was wedged m its hangar on sunken submarine M 2 was raised last night and towed to Portland Harbour. Work was difficult because of strong currents. Fiftyone divers are m H.M.S.60 words
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Article47 1932-02-10 11 Work to Continue Unchecked [Reuter's Service] London, Feb. 9. In the House of Commons Mr. Baldwin announced that work on the Singapore Naval Base is continuing m accordance with the recommendations cf the Imperial Conference of 1930. Estimates for 1932 were beins framed accordingly.47 words
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Article46 1932-02-10 11 Providing for Entrepot Trade [Reuter's Service] London, Feb. 9. In order to save the re-export trade, amounting to £64.000.000 annually, jeopardised by the new tariff system. Government has decided, according to the newspapers, to declare all big British ports "free ports".46 words
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Article59 1932-02-10 11 Receives Colleagues' Visits [British Radio— Official Service] Rugrby, Feb. 9. The Prime Minister continues to make good progress. He has been visited by several of his Cabinet colleagues including Mr. Stanley Baldwin and Mr. J. Thomas. Mr. Thomas returned from Geneva yesterday. It is anticipated Mr. Mac59 words
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Article304 1932-02-10 11 Chettiars and 8.1.5. N. Fares The first annual general meeting of the Chettiars' Chamber of Commerce, Seremban, was held at the Chamber's hall, at 4 p.m. on Friday, when Mr. A. R. C. Periakaruppan Chettiar, the President of the Chamber, was m the chair, says a Malay304 words
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Article77 1932-02-10 11 Some comment has been caused m Chines© newspaper circles m Hong Kong by the suspension of a vernacular newspaper, the Tuna Pong Vat Po. m Hollywood Road. The suspension of the journal for four weeks was ordered by the Police, and a notification to this effect waj posted outside the77 words
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Article87 1932-02-10 11 A NARROW SHAVE "Stick to Your Seats and Trust Me" Sydney, Jan. 30. "Stick to your seats and trust me." yelled Air-Commodore Kingsford-Smith when he nearly crashed m the Southern Cross with fourteen passengers to-day. The machine was returning from a flight to Maitland when two87 words
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Article436 1932-02-10 11 Kuala Lumpur Comment In the course cf an Editorial ncte the Mala.\ Mail says: Commenting on tlie fact that Mr. M. B. Shelley, who has been acting as Colonial Secretary and who is now going on icave, is to travel to England via America, the Singapore436 words
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Article165 1932-02-10 11 Mounted Police Out to Get Mad Murderer Ottawa. Feb. 2. From Aklavik. an Arctic border outpost, via a small wireless transmitter, comes a story of a continued search by the Canadian police m the Arctic wilds for a demented trapper, Albert Johnson, who yesterday shot and killed165 words
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Article101 1932-02-10 11 Hamilton -Ahearn The church of the Assumption was on Friday afternoon the scene of a pretty wedding, the contracting parties being Mr. W. Hamilton. Inspector of Police attached to the Central Station, and Miss Pauline Ahearn, who arrived here by the P. and O. Carthage. Rev. Father A.101 words
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Article97 1932-02-10 11 Probable Starting: Price San Franciaco, Jan. 14. The steamer Monowai, on which Phar Lap is travelling from New Zealand. Is due here to-morrow. The racehorse will be kept at Heather Farm. Oakland. California, for 10 days for a rest before being sent to Aqua Caliente to be put97 words
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Advertisement375 1932-02-10 11 COMFORT, COOLNESS AND B^/fl H (SEMI-STIFF) a wlw I M ill .»!<> t co! i:i warm weather, I M but t c ,jccial cut of the "VAN I HI HLL»Giil\' imparts cool comfort on A c hottesl (In You will find wi II them always the same, comfortV Jg able375 words
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Article323 1932-02-10 12 by-election tests firm opposition by samuel liberals censTjrTPvote defeated TReuter's Service! London, Feb. 9. How far Government retains the allegiance of the constituencies since the disclosure of its fiscal policy should be revealed to-day m the by-elections at South Croydon and the New Forest. Both are323 words
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Article96 1932-02-10 12 Eibour Vote of Censure Defeated fßeuters Service] London, Feb. 8. House of Commons, by 438 votes to 39 I the Labour vote of censure on the Government for dropping the principle of Cabinei responsibility, for failing to deal with the poverty of the people, and for initiating "a96 words
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Article727 1932-02-10 12 Cabinet's Tariff Position [By Dutch Air Mall] London, Jan. 26. Until a few days ago it looked as if *he coming session of Parliament would be an extremely lifeless affair, until the Budget cam along and the Government showed its hand en the tariff question. Now, however,727 words
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Article21 1932-02-10 12 Mr. A. H. L. Lanman, Assistant* 'Traffic Manager, Bukit Mertajam. is at present an in-, mate of the General Hospital, Taiping.21 words
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Article448 1932-02-10 12 Robbed and Beaten by Woosung Soldiers A dastardly attack was made on Mrs. Charles Fletcher on Jan. 21st near Woosung by five Chinese soldiers, as a result of which she lies m the General Hospital, with her face wrapped m bandages and one eye entirely closed. Mrs.448 words
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Article182 1932-02-10 12 Swimming Pool of 15,000-Year-Old Palace London, Feb. 1. A magnificent swimming pool of a 15,00 C year -old palace has been revealed by excavations m Kish m the heart of Iraq Desert by the Oxford Field Museum Expedition. The pool which is 45 feet long by 36 feet182 words
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Article52 1932-02-10 12 If Persia Refuses to Renew Agreement London, Feb. S. According to the newspapers, because the Persian Governm?nt may not renew the agreement permitting British 'planes to fly over Persian territory, a new route, probably via Iraq, with Bahrein Island, m the Persian Gulf as a base, is52 words
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Article, Illustration660 1932-02-10 12 DISARMAMENT Sir John Simon's Speech at Geneva [British Radio— Official Service] Rugby, Feb. 9. The main features of Great Britain's disarmament proposals, announced at the plenary session of the Geneva Conference by the Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, to-day, were as follows Abolition of submarines. Abolition660 words
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Article99 1932-02-10 12 Improving Situation m India [British Radio Official Servicel Rugby, Feb. 8. The latest reports from India indicate that the general situation has improved and is regarded as satisfactory m the North-West Frontier Province. The observance of "Frontier Day" on Feb. 5 passed off without incident, and99 words
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Article53 1932-02-10 12 It is announced that Mr. Jacob Epstein will shortly hold his first exhibition of water colours illustrating the Old Testament. Mr. Epstein is well known for his sculptures and for his drawings but the news that he has taken to I water colours has been recefrred with consider- 1 able53 words
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Article1423 1932-02-10 12 "STAND FIRM" Need for Election Unity From Our Own Correspondent j Dublin. Jan. 11. "Let the people stand firm for the Free State." So said President Cosgrave at a great meeting cf Government supporters held m Ennis yesterday. Continuing, the President said "It is their national1,423 words
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Article362 1932-02-10 12 Diesel Oil Engine at Prai The International Express from Bangkok, which arrived at Prai yesterday afternoon, says j the Pinang Gazette of Feb. 6th, was hauled by a Diesel locomotive, the first of this type to be seen m Malaya. In anticipation of its arrival, a number362 words
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Article100 1932-02-10 12 Busy British Film Studios London, Feb. 1. Midnight-till-dawn "film shooting" has nov become necessary m British studios owing t< increasingly heavy production programmes, k special night cast and a staff of technician; relieve those on day duty and start making ai entirely different picture, while the rest100 words
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Article48 1932-02-10 12 2>/ 2 Million With £180,000,00( Savings i 1 London, Feb. 2. DespiW financial depression and reduced sala ries. the English are becoming more thrifty i j Depositors m savings banks m England num r ber two and a half million, and deposits wel over £180,000.000.48 words
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Article41 1932-02-10 12 Jerusalem, Jan. 31. Eleven girl Communists and 23 men wen arrested m a city suburb when forming pan cf a crowd supposed to be organising a propaganda demonstration m Arab villages. Tw< were ringleaders long wanted by the police.41 words
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Article80 1932-02-10 12 120 MILKS AN HOUR I MR. EYSTON'S FEAT \t I PENDINK 1 HAZARDOUS RXPLOII I [British Radio— OlLr. H Ku*hy. H On the Pending muA Vir. George Eyston. th- iorist, m a seven hone-powci n I established a fresh talr H average speed over two one-n80 words
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Article536 1932-02-10 12 2 MILES A MINUTE ON BANNED TRACK (By Dutch Air Mail) <Prom Our Own O r. (>,„„ London, Jan. *j The News Chronicle tnnounces that htw February 6th and 11th an all-British 7 given favourable condition miles a minute on Pendin.- Sands. Caniur fchenshire. The following gfo the race and536 words
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Article36 1932-02-10 12 Interesting Find W Fishermen i;,m.-. J'' Wwmb at knmn *&<>**< the sea roporUd to '>• J uipla r rf' work of BiTIM I< the Fifth Century B.C H to the National MiiM'iini In I36 words
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Article57 1932-02-10 12 Recent appoiiitm -nt Mr r fl mcnt servu- ir.t •lutl«- thP. N. Combo. Passed < Custom and Ex< 1 Efc'P' 1 Jemedar Fazal Amat Ann appointed to be Svibad;.!. Arti Sergeant Major <343« ;r ,>' Cor.stabular>-. is *Q Armed Constabulary; Mr Officer of Class 11. Is appoints of Class 18.57 words
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SPORT OF THE DAY.
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907 1932-02-10 13 GREATER EXPENSE No County Players m 10 Years' Time [Prom Our Own Correspondent 1 London, Jan. 19. Speaking at a dinner m Essex recently Mr. A. E. F. Gilligan, bhe old English Test team captain, prophesied that m ten years time there would be907 words
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Article130 1932-02-10 13 Successful results have been achieved at Craigside, Llandudno, where the Welsh covered court championships have been held, with flood lights; it is as easy to play with the lights as m daylight. Probably clubs will instal this system of lightings which would be of great benefit to the evening player,130 words
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Article193 1932-02-10 13 Edinburgh Acads, and Gala Draw [By Dutch Air Mail] (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 22. Practically all the club Rugby played m Scotland on Saturday took place m Edinburgh m the morning, so that many teams were able to lave a game and aho watch the193 words
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Article143 1932-02-10 13 English G. U. and St. Andrews [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, Jan. 22. Evidence of closer co-operation between the English Golf Union and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews was forthcoming at bhe annual Council meeting of the former body held this week. The Chairman said143 words
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Article127 1932-02-10 13 There were some unfortunate incidents at the racing *t Hurst Park recently. Three horses had to be dectroyed and several jockeys v/ere injured. In the first race Ye Olde Leather Bottel fell and broke his back, while R. Smyth the jockey received face injuries. In the r>ext race three more127 words
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Article503 1932-02-10 13 Club and Old Boys' Matches London, Jan. 22. Rugby games played on Saturday resulted as follows CLUB MATCHES ♦Blackheath 11, London Scottish 0. ♦Richmond 34, Cambridge Un. 3. ♦Rosslyn Park 8, Devonport Services 3 Harlequins 14 ♦Aldershot U. S. 8. ♦Bristol 16, Royal Air Force 0 ♦Birkenhead Park503 words
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Article145 1932-02-10 13 When the famous old White Star liner Cedric left Liverpool for Burntisland, Pyfeshire, to be broken up, one member of the crew, "Doodleo," the pet cat, refused to leave the ship on J which she has lived for the last five years. All efforts to capture her were m vain145 words
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Article185 1932-02-10 13 Warwickshire vs. North Midlands [By Dutch Air Mall] I From Our Own Correspondent] London, Jan. 14. Warwickshire defeated the North Midlands by two gonls and two tries (16 points) to two tries (6 points) at Coventry and thus qualified to meet Durham m the semi-final round of185 words
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Article235 1932-02-10 13 The London Sports and Golf Club of Kin? Sbreet, London. W.C Is to close, since It has debts amounting to about £5.000. It is stated, however, that a syndicate Ls hoping to start the Club anew. Members will try and buy the effects and open up again m the same235 words
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Advertisement290 1932-02-10 13 I /Invaluable after any serious illness. .mukion is invaluable for building up health and strength n-down conditions and wasting diseases or after any serious soothes the mucous membrane of the stomach and correct* digestive and bowel irregularities, promotes y appetite, overcomes nervous depresswn, and greatly vitality It is the ideal290 words
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Advertisement43 1932-02-10 13 m 1 I' I M 4 f v, < i I Agints for S. Malaya. Sarawak. I sassoon co. t ftlaL 11 h SINGAPORL. ASK FOR THE NEW COW GATE RUSKS, CRISP AND DELICIOUS. BABY WILL LOVE COW GATE RUSKS. THEY ARE VERY NUTRITIOUS.43 words
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Advertisement852 1932-02-10 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. FORTNIGHTLY EXPRESS SERVICE MARSELLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT larice Monthly Service Liverpool, Havre and Glasgow, Route subject to alteration without notice. WKEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due. Sails AUTOLYCUB For M'seilles, C'blanca, L'don, R'dam H'burg In852 words
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Advertisement543 1932-02-10 14 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE FREIGHT SERVICE TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL HOMEWARDS. J?— 11 Due Spore Sails S pore. s.s. CITY OP WORCESTER For Havre, L'don, R'dam, H'burg Leith Feb. 28 Mar. 2 s.s. KASAMA pir Havre, L'don, R'dam543 words
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Advertisement371 1932-02-10 14 P. O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated In England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARm SERVICES. U PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. en UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVKtNM LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL BERVICI OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR (HIM ft jy^ Toonage. Singapore. Dn BURDWAN 6,070 Peb. 19 BANGALORE RAJPUTANA371 words
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Advertisement744 1932-02-10 15 f0 N.M M IS, MARSEILLE^} I l^ ROTTERDAM AND T 12.000 Feb. 10 11 5 KASHIMA MARU T. 10.000 Apr 7 8 •,RD T. 10.500 Feb. 24 25 YASUKUNI MARU T 12,000 Apr' 20 21 RU T. 10.500 Mar. 9 10 HAKONE MARU T. 10.500 May 4 5 T. 10.000744 words
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Advertisement575 1932-02-10 15 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ofntf AMERICJ^^MAIL LINE SAILING NOTICE OF FAMOUS PRESIDENT LINERS. TO MARSEILLES, NEW YORK AND BOSTON From Singapore and Penan? via Colombo. Bo mbay, Suez, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples and Genoa. Arrive Leave Leave Arrive Spore Spore Penang N. York Pres. Van Bun-n Feb. 15 Peb 16 Feb.575 words
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Advertisement803 1932-02-10 15 K. P. M. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penan*) of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL INFORMATION BUREAU803 words
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Article240 1932-02-10 16 An enormous number of fuel consumption results of motor ships is available, covering practically every class of vessel, but there are relatively few dealing with craft of over 18 knots. The official figures relating to the first five months' service of the "Venus" (more detailed240 words
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Article61 1932-02-10 16 The persistent claim that m the Leviathan (formerly the Vaterland) the United States owned the largest ship m the world, appears now to be finally dispelled. The United States Line, m order to save dues, has reconsidered the matter, and her gross registered tonnage is now given as 50,000 tons61 words
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Article975 1932-02-10 16 Die Alte Liebe of Cuxhaven "Die Alte Liebe" is the poetic name of a breakwater, the most famous m the North Sea. Much poetry has been written about this western arm of the harbour of Cuxhaven, whilst her less picturesque sister on the east side known as975 words
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Article133 1932-02-10 16 Allied to the possibilities of burning coal more economically is the possibility of extracting oil and spirit from British cocil, either by hydrogenation or low-temperature cartx>nisation. The Imperial Chemical Industries have been carrying out some important experiments with the former process and have now proved themselves capableThe Navy - 133 words
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Advertisement631 1932-02-10 16 Burns Philp Line. Incorporated In Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings b> the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the 88. MANOOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] mm. MARELLA Is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de631 words
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Advertisement548 1932-02-10 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co. (Incorporated m U.8.A.) "l| GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, New YorL Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez). Doe Sails M.S. SILVERSANDAL Feb. 0 Feb. 15 N T^ m.v. SILVERWILLOW Mar. 2 Mar. 8 M.S. SILVERYEW Mar. 22 Mar. 28 For rates and particulars548 words
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Miscellaneous443 1932-02-10 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BT TRAIN Bangkok every Saturday 6. p.m. and Thursday 7.30 ajn. Kedah Monday to Friday 7.30 a jn. Saturdays 6 p.m. Kuan tan (via Jerantut) 6 pjn. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Lower Siam 7.30 a.m. P.M.S., Batu Anam,443 words
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Article905 1932-02-10 17 Record Production, Except for 1930 If the statistics relating to motor shipbuilding throughout the world m 1931 could be dA associated from all other factors and conditions, it would be possible to represent the past year m glowing colours. For the tonnage of oil-engined craft built during the905 words
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Article800 1932-02-10 17 So many predictions have been falsified m recent months that most of us have lost the desire or lack the temerity to forecast the probable happenings of the future even m directions where one may be expected to have some special knowledge. A grain of satisfaction may.800 words
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Article122 1932-02-10 17 Per Kedah from Belawan: Mr. and Mrs. Fred. T. Greaves. Mr. S. P. Arahcvatz. From Penang:—Dr. Lim Eng Hoe. Mr. K. H. Oon. Mr. J. J. Matthews. Miss Chenhalls, Mr. T. C. M. Husband. Mr. J. R. Bennett. Mr. C. Fittcck! Mr. E. H. Smith. Mr. Nicholson. Mr.122 words
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Article81 1932-02-10 17 Six Men Off m Sloop and Cutter Six men have left Gosport m two small sailing boats hoping to reach the other side of the world. Mr. Ahto Walter, an Estonian, and his brother Mr. Yarillo Walter, left m 24-foot sloop and Messrs Uho81 words
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62 1932-02-10 17 TRANS-ATLANTIC SERVICE FROM HALIFAX Halifax. N.S.— The first regular trans-Atlan-tic service by a United States line from Halifax was inaugurated on January 4. by the Chickasaw of the American Scantic Line. The line the headquarters of which are at New York will maintain a regular service to Copenhagen Denmark, and62 words
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Advertisement501 1932-02-10 17 kjngapore Free Press Daily ana Weekly Editions) Ht ad Office: 138 ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. lephone: 6056. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest news, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include501 words
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Advertisement268 1932-02-10 17 Buy Singapore Cold Storage FRESH MILK Increased supplies are now available Give your order at any of the retail depots of the SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co, Ltd i^jiSJC '^H H iii i tli#i it vi Keep Your Skin Healthy nPO keep the skin flexible and healthy and secure against itchy268 words
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Article314 1932-02-10 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following Is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore: Java Stations Bandoeng PLM from about 5120 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok, 21 metres from314 words
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Article157 1932-02-10 18 The following programmes of music will be broadcast by the studio orchestra of Radio Saigon, under the direction of M. Andre Soyer. WEDNESDAY Semeramis, Rossini; Snegouroschka, RimskiKorsakov: Arioso, (for violoncello, Mme. Simone Chef nay) C&ssado; Serenade Burlesque, Schmitt: Cortege des Bachantes, Al de Taeye; Fantasy on l'Hostellerie de157 words
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66 1932-02-10 18 Kuala Lumpur regular broadcasts are until further notice: DAILY on 55.5 Metres 10.30 to 11 am. PETAUNQ HILL TESTING. (Except Sundays and Public Holidays.) FRIDAY on 65 Metres FROM THE STUDIO 6.30 p.m. Krontchong Music. 7.00 English. 7.15 BBritish Official Wireless News. 7.25 Recital of66 words
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Article309 1932-02-10 18 Nearly a Dozen Crimes m Shanghai Hong Kong, Jan. 28. Witliin the past 30 days a clever burglar, perhaps having assistants, h?,s burgled nearly a dozen foreign houses m the Western district, says the N.C.D. News, Shanghai. His loot, or rather the loss to the owners, amounts309 words
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Article104 1932-02-10 18 Moslem Allegations Against Missionary Cairo, Jan. 2". The conversion of a Moslem student by an American missionary, who, it is alleged, used hypnotism to achieve this end. led to a first class fracas. A crowd of Moslems, indignant at the conversion, attacked a cafe which, they claimed,104 words
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Article80 1932-02-10 18 Eleven Proposals to be Examined Washington, Jan. 13. Eleven separate proposals fcr the granting of Philippine Independence by nearly as many different methods will be analyzed next Friday when the House Insular Affairs Committee gathers for its first meeting m the new session of Congress. The Philippine Independence80 words
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Article182 1932-02-10 18 Work Delayed for Reasons of Economy I From Our Own Correspondent London, Jan. 22. Work on what was to bo the worlds biggest flying boa^— the giant under construction at Southampton— has been stopped, economy being given as the reason. The great machine which has been under182 words
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Article68 1932-02-10 18 Many very valuable antiques were stolen by burglars from the home of the Countess of Darnley near Rochester. The burglars, who entered by smashing a window made off with property, including miniature portraits of the fourth Lord and Lady Darnley. the sixth Lord Darnley and Mary, Queen of Scots; while68 words
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Article231 1932-02-10 18 BENGAL SECR ETARIAT MYST "Spooks" Turns Out To Be Impel I>"K I -.drntU la I The history of Calc uti i contains I m of mysterum. ::!m> t> days yet unothrr hi I cords, although In thl I to have have Ltrn which ni shi:t up The trouble suited on231 words
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Article41 1932-02-10 18 "CHEMICA L DEF E NC E" Moscow ChMdre; W I With <• •*> >l- isks Three thousand M '?f > l< *H trained to parti. I -chemical defeiu the Soviet Oovernnit S The children mil would work, play l ;;i> gas masks diirim I41 words
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Advertisement335 1932-02-10 18 JUST UNPACKED DRESS LINENS IN FAST COLOURS AT <*oiii|M k titiv<* |M°i<*es Wassiamull Assomull Co. Ladies' Dress Makers. 31 &33 High St. Phone 7144 UOS 1a Fitness from J M^ ls ril^ HalIS Wlne wfcfeg^T StrengthGlvcr T Taking Hall's Wine is the surest way of getting, and keeping, the strength335 words
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Advertisement407 1932-02-10 18 BANKS AND INSURAISCE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 i Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 I HEAD OFFICE: I] SB, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. 2. Agencies and Branches: Alor Star Harbin407 words
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Advertisement338 1932-02-10 18 MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated m England) Capital 13,000,000 Subscribed 1 ,800,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 1.666.845 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Esq., Chairman P. R. Chalmers, Esq., Charles J. Hambro, Esq., W H. Shelford Esq., Sir Thomas Catte. Bart. Sir C. C. Barrie, K.B.E LONDON338 words
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Advertisement127 1932-02-10 18 SOUTH kf\ BRITISH |)v| INSURANCE CQMftUn FIRE. MARINE, ffiS, MOTou CAB INSURANT X FPTFn LOWEST < I KStKNT R? T L. C MARGo :<> th M KVFE °fflce: 2. 1 y.son G^ EASTERN 1 UNITFn ASSURANCE fOKPORATIOS fireTmarixk 1 MOTOR CAR AND PERSONAL ACCIDFM INSURANCE. L. G. JOHNSON (nnend Man*.127 words
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4387 1932-02-10 19 SCIENTIFIC CURRENCY S TABILISATION LECTURE Economic Crisis Due to Monetary Factor j Correspondent; |By Dutch Air Mail] I/ondon, Ja.n. 20. .r. tt Briar on "Sctantlflc ,n Indirect solution of ,vn :it I meeting Oriental studies this I re^ul fd IIM Silver A -isorintii n and ritirj.i. M-. chair. it vuts4,387 words
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Article65 1932-02-10 19 Japan Negotiating: Big: Purchase Cairn. Jan. 31. Rumours have been current m Alexandria that Japan is negotiating lor the purchase of iOO.OOO kantars of Government stored Sakelaridis cotton. Credence is given to these rumours owing to the Chines*- decision to declare *ar on Japan. It is semi-officlally stated65 words
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Article218 1932-02-10 19 L Research Concerning F.M.S. Products (By Dutch Air Mail I (From Our Own QuUMPflUdnnt) London, Jan. 26. Major J. R. Cosgrove of the Forest Products Research Laboratory Princes Ristxvough lectured this week on -Empire Timbers" with reference to their uses for furniture and decorations. The following passages refer218 words
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Article52 1932-02-10 19 Company promoters should be subjected to a disciplinary code m the same way as professional men. If necessary, a statutory register of promoters should be created with pow«r to shareholders to lodge complaints which, if substantiated, would lead to the promoter concerned being struck off the roll. Mr. Richard lA.52 words
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Article136 1932-02-10 19 Changes m Representative Prices urjiteo fret* a^*ocl&Uok*i New York. Frb. 6. S. American Can. Com. 58 V* 57% Cities Service 5^ 5%Colombia Gas and Elec. 12 H* 12 Curtis Wright 2 1% Electric Bond and Share 10 1 4 10 Gen. Electric 19 18 Gen. Motors136 words
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Article184 1932-02-10 19 IBrlcish Radio Official Service] Jan. 23 Feb. 6 K. Amsterdam 8.51 8.56 Vi 8.57 i Athens 267'^ 270 270 Bombay Is. H 3 32d. Is. 6 9 16d. Is. 6 964 d. Berlin 14* 14 17|32 14 17,32 Brussels 24.60 24.75 24 25j32 Bucharest 577.. 580 580 Rio 4',184 words
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Article88 1932-02-10 19 Latest Malayan and D.E.I. Reports [By Dutch Air Mail] London. Jan. 36. The following KVB recent rubber company reports: ESCOT RUBBER Report for year ended Sept. 30, 1931. states that crop was 775.779 lb.. and average gross price 3.12 d. per pound (against 6.51& peT pound i.88 words
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Article108 1932-02-10 19 Report for year ended August 31. 1831. states that a reduced rubber crop of 5.978,844 lb. w» harvested on selective tapping system. Average net sale price, including estimated value of unsold portion, was 3. 2 1 d. per pound (equivalent to 4.04 d. per pound London108 words
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Article90 1932-02-10 19 Repart for year to Aug. 31. 1931. states tliat :-rop amounted to 895.861 Ib. um.m^t 973.048 pounds). Average net s^le price. Including estimated value of unsold portion, wa* 2.96 d. per p-ji nd. equivalent to 3.75 d. per pound London landed turns campari'd with 6.31 d. per90 words
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Article65 1932-02-10 19 Profit and lav. account for yjar ended September 30, 1931. shows credit balance of £2.626. Alter making provision for loss made by Noord Sumatra Cultuur MaaUultappij for year. £8.666 (against £3.762). less amount written bark from taxation r'^erves £8 ">OO (£3.500). there remainit net profit for yeir of65 words
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Article62 1932-02-10 19 R«*j)ort for year to September 30. 1930. states that balance brought forward was £4.673. deduct loss for year £193 'against profit £1.514>, leaving balance of £4.480 to be carried forward. Crop was 418.000 lbs. Tapping was suspended for period after wintering and while trees were putting on62 words
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Article52 1932-02-10 19 Report for y-ar ended Sep<4frtber ft* .1931. states that, after chargiug to revenue £391 tar depreciation. IO6S wa* £987 fatfiinst £1 >ti># Deducting this loss from tt.«T7 brought In. there remains credit balano* of £1.019 to carry forward. The mcxket vafws of lnvestvrnU on Seirteljiber 30. 1831.52 words
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Advertisement79 1932-02-10 19 VN e ts exceed $12,000,000 Assurance In force OTer $35*000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE: Great Eastern Life Building, Cecil Street, Singapore LONDON OFFICE: 21, Old Jewry, EC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies79 words
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Article, Illustration2273 1932-02-10 20 Soccer's Steady Development. The Expansion cf the League. A Playing Qua*.ficaticn Problem. Lai Singh's Selection fcr Indian Touring Team. New Cricket Test Records. Phar Lap's American Undertaking. No Liter indication of the steady growth m the popularity of association football here could have ten provided than the2,273 words
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Article765 1932-02-10 20 HOLIDAY TENNIS Popular Wins m Three Finals N. S. Wise enjoyed a most successful day In the concluding stages of the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club Chinese New Year tournament yesterday when he won the final of the men's open singles at the expense of Roy765 words
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Article159 1932-02-10 20 The following have been, invited to play Association football for the S.C.C. on Monday February 15th, at 5 p.m. Colours: G. Boas; W. Rodger, D. Lowdon; A. Buchanan, A. K. Reade, R. N. Walling; C. Pittock, E. A. Joy (Captain), J. E. King, B. Brooke, J. L.159 words
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Article60 1932-02-10 20 Naval Team Vs. Chinese Malays An attractive match has been arranged at the Anson Road Stadium on Friday, starting at 5 p.m., when a team from the destroyers new m port will meet the Chinese and Malays. The proceeds will be m aid cf the European and Non-European unemployment60 words
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Article33 1932-02-10 20 T. W. Green, the London to' Brighton record header, won the Cambridge Harriers seven miles open walk at Eltham m 52 mm. 11 sec. C. W. Hyde, the A.A.A. duel ex-champion, was second.33 words
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Article736 1932-02-10 20 DRAW WITH ARMY Easy Scoring Chances Missed Htng Kong, Feb. 1. Owing to the general state cf things there was 10 League fcotb~.!l 0Q Saturday, and the principal attraction was a match betwesn tht A.imy and the team of Chinese tourists from Ma?aya. The attendance736 words
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Article77 1932-02-10 20 Dundee United Win Second Cup Replay [Reuter's Service] London. Feb 8. In the Scottish Cup the second round second replay between Dundee United and Queen of the South at Glasgow resulted m a win for the former by two goals to one. In the first match a draw77 words
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Article75 1932-02-10 20 Governor's Cup Result Twenty cards were taken out, the best returns being R. C. Giggins 2 down Lieut. C. M. Adderley 2 J. I. Miller 3 One ball sweep was won by J. I. Miller with 1 up and the other shared between R. C. Giggins, Major75 words
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Article70 1932-02-10 20 Cardiff City's receipts have steadily declined during the last few years. Between 1920-24 the average gate fcr the season was £30.000. In 1927 they had dropped to £17,000, and m 1928 they had dropped to £14,000. Last season the total was only £9.014, while .this season, with more than half70 words
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Advertisement240 1932-02-10 20 POPULAR lfisMasfers%ice I B. 3523 ithoUt a SOng t, I Blue is the night I B. 5976 >Talnt n0 Sin Geor ge O* I Sweet nothings of love I B. 3953 R6VienS M, Dear, when I met you B 3204 TiP t Oe through the tuli P s Jnhnr, Painting240 words
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